Cory O'brien
About Cory O'brien
Cory O'Brien is a Talent Operations Manager with extensive experience in talent acquisition and operations across various organizations. He has held key roles at companies such as McKesson Health IT, SiriusXM, and Braze, focusing on improving recruiting processes and team efficiency.
Current Role at Headway
Cory O'Brien serves as the Talent Operations Manager at Headway, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for establishing the Talent Acquisition Operations function, which is a new initiative for the organization. His focus is on scaling Talent Acquisition operations and improving team efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Cory O'Brien has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at 3Ci as a Senior Technical Recruiter for 10 months in Atlanta, GA, and at McKesson Health IT as a Program Manager in Talent Acquisition for 7 years. His experience also includes roles at OpenText, SiriusXM, First Data Corporation, and Angi, where he held positions related to talent acquisition and recruitment.
Education and Qualifications
Cory O'Brien studied at Mount de Sales Academy and later attended Georgia Southern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and operations.
Specialization in Talent Acquisition Operations
Cory O'Brien specializes in system administration and implementation to enhance candidate and client experiences. He has a strong focus on creating and documenting end-to-end recruiting processes and implementing change management strategies, which are essential for improving talent acquisition operations.
Career Timeline and Roles
Cory O'Brien's career spans multiple roles in talent acquisition. He worked at Fiserv as a Sourcing and Programs Leader from 2013 to 2015, followed by positions at Angi and Braze, where he served as Director of Global Talent Acquisition Operations. His diverse experience reflects a commitment to advancing talent acquisition practices.